NYSE$ABM
ABM Industries Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ABM reported strong operating income growth across all business segments, with GAAP continuing EPS of $0.46 and adjusted continuing EPS of $0.82. Revenue growth in key verticals offset continued softness in the aviation market. The company maintains full year GAAP income guidance and raises full year adjusted income guidance.
ABM Industries reported a 0.1% increase in revenue, reaching $1,497.4 million. The company's GAAP income from continuing operations was $31.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, while adjusted income from continuing operations was $55.5 million, or $0.82 per diluted share. The results reflect increased demand for disinfection-related services and efficient labor management.
- Revenues increased slightly by 0.1% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2020, reaching approximately $1.5 billion.
- GAAP income from continuing operations was $31.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, including a $0.32 per share reserve for an ongoing litigation.
- Adjusted income from continuing operations was $55.5 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to $40.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $106.6 million, compared to $91.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ABM · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.5B
Revenue by segment
ABM · $2.29B total across 5 segments · Q2 2026
- Business & Industry$1.02B—44.4%
- Manufacturing & Distribution$464M—20.3%
- Aviation$311M—13.6%
- Technical Solutions$267M—11.7%
- Education$232M—10.1%
Forward guidance
ABM is maintaining its guidance for full year fiscal 2021 GAAP income from continuing operations of $2.85 to $3.10 per diluted share, inclusive of the second quarter reserve of $0.32. The company is increasing its guidance for full year 2021 adjusted income from continuing operations to $3.30 to $3.50 per diluted share, from $3.00 to $3.25 previously, while continuing to invest to support future growth.
Tailwinds
- Benefit from a strengthening economy.
- Continued strong demand for our services.
- Scale and specialized services differentiate ABM in the marketplace.
- Holistic approach to providing safety-focused facility solutions.
- Strong balance sheet and liquidity position give us the financial resources to support long term growth initiatives through both organic investments and acquisitions.
Headwinds
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had and is expected to continue having a negative effect on the global economy.
- Success depends on our ability to gain profitable business despite competitive market pressures.
- Business success depends on our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and senior management and to manage labor costs.
- Changes to our businesses, operating structure, financial reporting structure, or personnel relating to the implementation of strategic transformations, enhanced business processes, and technology initiatives may not have the desired effects on our financial condition and results of operations.
- Acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions could fail to achieve financial or strategic objectives, disrupt our ongoing business, and adversely impact our results of operations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.8%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
38 / 69 earnings
Positive
+18.7%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-13.2%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +6.6% | +12.1% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -4.6% | -10.4% | -8.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.7% | -7.7% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.6% | -4.3% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.0% | -2.0% | +10.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -8.7% | -4.3% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.9% | -8.3% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -11.0% | -12.6% | -8.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.7% | +6.0% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.8% | +2.5% | +8.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.9% | +3.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -12.3% | -12.1% | -7.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +6.3% | +2.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.6% | -7.6% | -8.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.2% | -3.9% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.8% | -8.9% | -12.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.2% | -22.4% | -13.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.9% | +1.1% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -10.2% | -15.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.8% | -2.0% | -1.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.0% | -0.2% | -12.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.2% | +8.7% | +8.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.2% | -5.8% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.5% | -5.7% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +14.4% | +14.3% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.3% | -7.1% | -32.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.1% | +1.8% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.6% | -1.7% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.8% | +5.0% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.8% | -7.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +18.7% | +16.4% | +34.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.7% | +6.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +12.1% | +6.9% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.7% | +7.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.9% | -13.1% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -9.1% | -6.9% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.4% | -5.3% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.0% | +6.9% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.9% | -6.6% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.7% | -0.6% | -0.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +8.8% | +7.2% | +7.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — |
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